Goodbye

Right, as the half-time whistle sounds at Goodison Park (still 0-0), that’s it for today’s live blog. As it stands the roads are clear and Merseyrail lines are operating without hitch - let’s hope it stays that way. As I bid you a safe and enjoyable night I leave you with a link to the fun and games on the waterfront today. The Comic Con fans have done themselves proud - expect more fantastic costumes tomorrow.

Hello

Hello everyone, Joe Thomas here for the last hour of today’s live blog. Frustrating scenes for two of Merseyside’s higher-profile non-league sides this afternoon.

Southport threw away a three goal lead to draw 3-3 at home to Welling, while Tranmere drew at Dover. That isn’t a bad point for Tranmere, but Dover are among their big rivals to get into the play-offs and have games in hand over the Prenton Park side, so a win would have been a huge boost.

Meanwhile, all eyes now turn to Goodison Park. Kick-off is at 5.30pm.

16:58

Delays M57 and M62

Two lanes remain blocked on the M57 Northbound because police are escorting an ambulance on the motorway, and it will be travelling at around 10mph.

The same situation is also affecting the M62 Westbound. More as we get it.

LFC transfer rumours

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11:05

Spreading the LOVE

In this moving video a British soldier whose friend was killed in front of him in a Taliban ambush explains how art saved him from suicide.

Jay Wheeler has been spray-painting "LOVE" on city streets

10:38

Missing man found safe and well

Merseyside Police had appealed for the public’s help in tracing the 55-year-old, who had not been seen since around 12.40pm on Wednesday in the Bromborough area, and today confirmed he has been located.

Extremist links for jailed man

Michael Kearns was part of a right-wing gang that caused a mass brawl in Liverpool city centre when they attacked anti-fascists in 2013.

Michael Kearns, 43 of Dovecot Ave, Dovecot

10:00

Good morning

Good morning and happy Saturday to one and all. I’m Sam Dean and I’ll be with you throughout the morning and early afternoon with all the latest news, travel and weather. As ever, feel free to get in touch with us at the ECHO - here’s our Facebook and here’s the Twitter.